About this season
Twenty average, plain, and rather ill-mannered American women are taken to London, England to master the finer arts of British society and be crowned “American Princess” and earn valuable prizes. But first, the women have to learn how to eat dinner, handle cutlery, serve tea, walk in high heels, dance, and act as a proper royal should be.
Episodes (6)
1. Episode 1
Aired 7 August 2005 • 45 min
The 20 hopefuls are whisked off to New York where they meet with etiquette expert Jean Broke-Smith for a lesson on making a good first impression. Next the ladies go on a shopping trip to prepare for their first cocktail party. The party will be their opportunity to impress the judges who will select 10 of the women to go on to London for more formal princess training
2. Episode 2
Aired 14 August 2005 • 45 min
The lucky ten chosen finalists make their journey to England, where they train to take afternoon tea, prepare to be escorted by society gentlemen and get ready for an important society engagement.
3. Episode 3
Aired 21 August 2005 • 45 min
The remaining royal-hopefuls must now master the waltz, impress their beaus, and then later, charm the handsome Richard Branson at a black-tie dinner event.
4. Episode 4
Aired 28 August 2005 • 45 min
The next challenges that the leftover Princess-wannabes face are that of a polo match and clay-shooting.
5. Episode 5
Aired 11 September 2005 • 45 min
The four remaining contestants meet a genuine princess, Tamara Czartoryski-Borbon, who will send them on a royal-themed obstacle course through London! And then later, the ladies will each have to deliver a speech before a panel of tough critics.
6. Episode 6
Aired 18 September 2005 • 45 min
The final three Princesses-in-training must now face their harshest critics as they strive to become the lucky lady crowned as the first American Princess.